Autumn Harvest Pork and Squash Soup Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

This Autumn Harvest Pork and Squash Soup Recipe combines tender pork with seasonal squash for a comforting and hearty dish. Perfect for chilly days, this soup is packed with flavors that celebrate the essence of fall.

The recipe is straightforward, making it easy to prepare a delicious meal that warms you from the inside out. You can adjust the ingredients to include your favorite seasonal vegetables.

Hearty Pork and Squash Soup Recipe

This soup features succulent pieces of pork simmered with butternut squash, carrots, and aromatic herbs. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 6 people.

Ingredients

1 pound pork shoulder, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced
1 cup carrots, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prep the Ingredients: Cut the pork into bite-sized pieces, peel and dice the squash, slice the carrots, chop the onion, and mince the garlic.
Sauté the Pork: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the pork pieces and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
Cook the Aromatics: Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pot, cooking until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add Vegetables and Broth: Stir in the butternut squash, carrots, thyme, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Simmer the Soup: Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until the pork is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy hot.